InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) acquired the American-based Kimpton Hotels group in January 2015. There are currently 59 boutique-style Kimpton hotels throughout the USA, where it sits alongside Hotel Indigo, IHG’s existing boutique brand.

Amsterdam is now set to become home to the first Kimpton hotel outside of the Americas.

The hotel, which is currently operating as Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre, will undergo a complete transformation following a full renovation of the lobby, restaurants, facilities and guest rooms.

It will open as a 270-room luxury Kimpton hotel in 2017. It will include a destination bar and restaurant, a state of the art gym and extensive meeting spaces equipped with the latest technology.

Angela Brav, Chief Executive, Europe, IHG said: “Europe, the home of boutique, is the perfect place for us to open our first Kimpton outside of the Americas and I can’t think of a better city to launch in than Amsterdam. The boutique segment is the fastest growing part of our industry – guests are hungry for the personal service, great design and unique experiences they offer.  Kimpton has an outstanding track record for stylish design and a passion for personal service and we see enormous opportunity for the brand around Europe.”

Details: www.ihgplc.com